Drown d/t being thrown ovrbrd by motion of merch ship, init

This code signifies an incident where an individual experienced drowning or submersion after being ejected from a merchant ship due to the vessel's movement. It specifically captures the initial presentation and treatment for injuries sustained from this type of maritime accident.

Apply this code when documenting the initial medical care for a patient who was thrown from a commercial vessel, such as a cargo ship or tanker, and subsequently suffered from drowning or near-drowning. This would include emergency room visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient encounter for this specific event.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was on a merchant ship and ejected by its motion.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment of the drowning/submersion; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• Always code additional injuries sustained from the fall or submersion, such as hypothermia or aspiration pneumonia, separately.